Vulnerability Description
Cisco Catalyst 6000, 5000, or 4000 switches allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by connecting to the SSH service with a non-SSH client, which generates a protocol mismatch error.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Catalyst 4000 | All versions |
| Cisco | Catalyst 5000 | All versions |
| Cisco | Catalyst 6000 | All versions |
References
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/catalyst-ssh-protocolmismatch-pub.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2117
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5760
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/catalyst-ssh-protocolmismatch-pub.shtmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2117
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5760
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0080?
CVE-2001-0080 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cisco Catalyst 6000, 5000, or 4000 switches allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service by connecting to the SSH service with a non-SSH client, which generates a protocol mismatch error.
How severe is CVE-2001-0080?
CVE-2001-0080 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0080?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Catalyst 4000, Cisco Catalyst 5000, Cisco Catalyst 6000.